Crazy Train
#OzzyOsbourne Lyrics
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Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Crazy, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
(Ha ha ha, bitch!)
The opening lines of “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne set the tone for the entire song. They introduce the theme of chaos and unpredictability that runs through the lyrics. The song begins with the sound of a train whistle and a repetitive, catchy riff that represents the train’s wheels chugging along. The lyrics themselves suggest a world that is constantly spinning out of control, with “millions of people living as foes” and “mental wounds not healing.”
Despite this bleak outlook, the song holds out a glimmer of hope. The lyrics suggest that it may not be too late to “learn how to love” and “forget how to hate.” However, this hope is tempered by the realization that the world is not an easy or fair place. The singer lists various figures – preachers, fools, dropouts – who have failed him in some way. He also points to the influence of the media, which he believes conditions people to “rule and control.”
By the end of the song, any hope has dissipated entirely. The singer is “mentally numb,” and he can’t help but feel that the world is “just isn’t fair.” The repetition of the phrase “I’m going off the rails on a crazy train” reinforces the idea that the singer is losing control and spiraling into chaos. The final, sarcastic “ha ha ha, bitch!” seems to confirm that any hope for redemption has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The singer is ready for everyone to come along for the ride.
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Expressing stress or frustration.
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Life is nonsensical and unpredictable.
Millions of people living as foes
There is widespread conflict and hostility in the world.
Maybe it's not too late
The artist still has hope for a better future.
To learn how to love
The solution to societal conflict lies in cultivating love and understanding.
And forget how to hate
Holding on to hate only perpetuates the cycle of conflict.
Mental wounds not healing
The artist has deep emotional scars that have not yet healed.
Life's a bitter shame
Life can feel painful and unfair sometimes.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The artist is losing control and sense of direction in life.
I've listened to preachers
The singer has sought guidance from religious figures.
I've listened to fools
The artist has also sought guidance from people who give bad advice.
I've watched all the dropouts
The singer has observed those who have given up on society's expectations or norms.
Who make their own rules
These people have created their own paths in life.
One person conditioned to rule and control
A single individual or group may have an unhealthy level of control over society.
The media sells it and you live the role
The media can shape our perceptions and behavior, often in negative ways.
Mental wounds still screaming
The artist's emotional pain is still very raw and intense.
Driving me insane
The singer feels like they are losing their mind.
I know that things are going wrong for me
The singer is aware that they are experiencing hardship.
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
The artist wants others to pay attention to their message.
Heirs of a cold war
The generations after a major conflict inherit the legacy of past strife.
That's what we've become
There is a pervasive sense of tension and hostility even during times of peace.
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
The singer feels overwhelmed and desensitized by the problems they have inherited.
Crazy, I just cannot bear
The artist is struggling to cope with the difficulties of life.
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
The singer feels like their pain is unjustified.
Who and what's to blame
The singer is trying to figure out the source of their struggles.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The singer feels like they are losing control and are headed for disaster.
(Ha ha ha, bitch!)
An expression of defiance and rebelliousness.
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@nicolasortiz8547
Lyrics:
All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Crazy, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
@WhatIsTheDill
I played this song for a few friends. None of them liked it. Clearly I need new friends.
@ronaldreagan850
Dill I've seen your videos, they are great. (You have a good taste in music).
@kosjeyr
Yes, yes you do.
@bethfaulkner6477
I agree!
@nathanhopkins4791
Yes, yes you do.
@nathanhopkins4791
@@kosjeyr lol, I typed mine out before having even seen yours. high five
@Scarecrow545
Opening riff: 🤘🏽☠️🤘🏽
Rest of the song: 🌈😇🦋
@Misty.mystify
True tho
@user-yt6li9ze9o
You are so right!! It is amazing😋😋me and my brother and I listen to this all the fucking time!!
@soyluison7212
Solo: 😈👿